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CANCELLED - Pop-Up Cooking Classes 2020
Mon, April 13, 2020
5:30 P.M.
Fishtown Community Library
Stop by once a month for Keisha Prosser’s Pop-up Mobile Cooking classes. Bringing the fun back into the kitchen! Lessons include: knife skills, team building, cooking and baking principles, food safety, healthy choices, and how to cook with less sugar and salt. You will enjoy a…
CANCELLED - Self Care for South Philly | Grow Microgreens and Sprouts
Mon, April 13, 2020
6:00 P.M.
Whitman Library
Start your year with self-care make and take workshops at your library! Nutritious and delicious! By growing your own tiny greens, you can save money and have something super fresh and healthy to snack on or add to your salads, sandwiches, or smoothies. This series is supported by the…
CANCELLED - PDPH Overdose Awareness & Reversal Training
Mon, April 13, 2020
6:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
With Philadelphia, and the nation, in the grips of an opioid overdose crisis, the Philadelphia Department of Public Health is now offering FREE training on overdose awareness and overdose reversal using naloxone, or Narcan. Trainings will be held at the Free Library of Philadelphia. Drug abuse…
CANCELLED - Tai Chi
Tue, April 14, 2020
12:00 P.M.
Andorra Library
Join us for a healthy and stress relieving break in the middle of your day. Our instructor, Henry Vuong, has been studying Tai Chi since childhood. This free, 8-week program is sponsored by Friends of Andorra Library. Space is limited and advance registration is…
CANCELLED - BAE Cafe: Breastfeeding Awareness & Empowerment
Tue, April 14, 2020
5:00 P.M.
Kingsessing Library
BAE (Breastfeeding Awareness and Empowerment) Cafe is a free breastfeeding support group for expecting parents and breastfeeding parents led by Jabina Coleman, LSW, MSW, IBCLC. Meet up with other parents, and receive the lastest breastfeeding information from a Lactation Consultant! Meet up with…
CANCELLED - Get Ready for Summer Cooking Series!
Wed, April 15, 2020
1:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Join Chef Char for another plant-based cooking series that will get you ready for summer and teach you seasonal recipes and simple cooking modifications that are both nourishing and delicious. This class is a hands-on cooking experience for adults where you will help prepare recipes from start…
CANCELLED - Spring Mixer
Wed, April 15, 2020
6:30 P.M.
Falls of Schuylkill Library
You've seen those salads in a jar, right? Come make one with us; we'll show you how to mix up a healthy salad. You can use a variety fo salad bases along with many different toppings. We'll even show you how to make your own oil-based dressing. Space may be…
CANCELLED - A Taste of African Heritage Cooking Class
Thu, April 16, 2020
3:30 P.M.
Widener Library
Learn traditional African dishes that will connect you with your cultural roots. All participants will receive the Taste of African Heritage cookbook to bring the recipes home! For more information, visit philasd.org/nutrition
CANCELLED - Green Thumbs in Your Library
Sat, April 18, 2020
11:00 A.M.
West Oak Lane Library
Gather your family for a workshop series where you'll learn basic gardening skills, plant-based cooking, and how to make healthy food choices. You'll learn to grow fruits and vegetables by planting a garden at our library in the spring. Families and individuals of all ages…
CANCELLED - Family Food and Wellness: Cooking
Sat, April 18, 2020
1:00 P.M.
Walnut Street West
Join us for Family Food and Wellness, a FREE drop-in series on cooking and exercise for children and caregivers. Cooking classes feature new recipes that are delicious and healthy while being quick and inexpensive to make—and get the whole family working together in the kitchen! …
CANCELLED - Tai Chi
Tue, April 21, 2020
12:00 P.M.
Andorra Library
Join us for a healthy and stress relieving break in the middle of your day. Our instructor, Henry Vuong, has been studying Tai Chi since childhood. This free, 8-week program is sponsored by Friends of Andorra Library. Space is limited and advance registration is…
CANCELLED - EveryBODY Yoga for Adults
Tue, April 21, 2020
6:00 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library
All bodies. All abilities. With Roots2Rise. Please wear comfortable clothing. Mats will be provided and you are welcome to bring your own. We'll meet most Tuesdays, through April 28.
CANCELLED - Get Ready for Summer Cooking Series!
Wed, April 22, 2020
1:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library
Join Chef Char for another plant-based cooking series that will get you ready for summer and teach you seasonal recipes and simple cooking modifications that are both nourishing and delicious. This class is a hands-on cooking experience for adults where you will help prepare recipes from start…
CANCELLED - Spring Mixer
Wed, April 22, 2020
3:30 P.M.
Widener Library
You've seen those salads in a jar, right? Come make one with us; we'll show you how to mix up a healthy salad. You can use a variety fo salad bases along with many different toppings. We'll even show you how to make your own oil-based dressing. Space may be…
CANCELLED - Healthy Brushing Storytime
Thu, April 23, 2020
2:00 P.M.
Greater Olney Library
Hear stories and learn proper brushing techniques from a team member of Doc Bresler's Cavity Busters! Groups, please call to register!
CANCELLED - CANCELLED - Yoga in the BRIC
Fri, April 24, 2020
10:00 A.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center
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Parkway Central Library
Due to the ongoing impact of COVID-19, all Free Library locations will remain closed to the public until safety concerns have subsided. Most programs scheduled through the end of April are cancelled or postponed. Learn more . This class will hold the space for you to relax, integrate, and…
CANCELLED - Family Food and Wellness: Wellness
Sat, April 25, 2020
1:00 P.M.
Lovett Memorial Library
Join us for Family Food and Wellness, a FREE drop-in series on cooking and exercise for children and caregivers. Wellness classes highlight fun and accessible ways to keep you and your children physically active. Generously sponsored by CHIP, brought to you by Keystone Health Plan East.
CANCELLED - Tai Chi
Tue, April 28, 2020
12:00 P.M.
Andorra Library
Join us for a healthy and stress relieving break in the middle of your day. Our instructor, Henry Vuong, has been studying Tai Chi since childhood. This free, 8-week program is sponsored by Friends of Andorra Library. Space is limited and advance registration is…
CANCELLED - BAE Cafe: Breastfeeding Awareness & Empowerment
Tue, April 28, 2020
5:00 P.M.
Kingsessing Library
BAE (Breastfeeding Awareness and Empowerment) Cafe is a free breastfeeding support group for expecting parents and breastfeeding parents led by Jabina Coleman, LSW, MSW, IBCLC. Meet up with other parents, and receive the lastest breastfeeding information from a Lactation Consultant! Meet up with…
CANCELLED - EveryBODY Yoga for Adults
Tue, April 28, 2020
6:00 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library
All bodies. All abilities. With Roots2Rise. Please wear comfortable clothing. Mats will be provided and you are welcome to bring your own.